Germany Working (Employment) VISA

Citizens of the European Union, as well as citizens of the United States of America, Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the Republic of Korea can apply for their residence permit for work purposes after entering Germany without a visa. Citizens of other countries are required to apply and obtain a visa for work purposes before entering Germany.

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After the application has been approved by the Aliens’ Office and by the Work Office, the Embassy will issue you a residence permit in the form of a visa, which will include an authorization permitting you to work in Germany. You don’t need to obtain no extra work permit after arriving in Germany.

Required Documents

Two fully completed application forms

Two passport photographs (see our page on photo requirements for more info as there are strict requirements)

If you investment is worth 1 million Euros and creates 10 new jobs than you fulfil the first two requirements. To ensure the sustainability of your business project, the following criteria will also be taken into account:

Viability of your business plan

Your relevant business experience

Amount to be invested in Germany

Impact of your business project on employment and skills

Contribution of your project to innovation and research

You will need the following documentation:

Complete application form for a residence permit

Two passport size color photos

Valid passport

Detailed description of your business project, including an expectation of how your project meets the required criteria

Proof that you possess the necessary capital for the business

If you are over 45 years of age, you must also provide evidence of adequate pension means

A residence permit for self-employed business purposes is valid for a maximum of three years. It can be indefinitely extended if your project is successful.